Retractable Leads/People!

[Lobodeb]

I was thinking the same thing.

And, Maggy uses a harness, for that same reason. I think it's the same thing as with the Greenies, accidents are going to happen. Neglect helps things along, but if you watch your dog and your dog is trained, then you're obviously much better off.

My 2 cents.

[Neo_lover]

I hate retractable leashes! Not only do you have no control over your dog, they can hurt people! I dont know how many times I've seen people tripped by them, and last week when i was at the dog beach someone had their dog on a retractable leash and my dog was off leash and went to go play with their dog, but the other dog didnt want to play so i went over and grabbed Sam's collar. The leash wrapped around my arm and the dog took off and the leash cut my arm! I have this really huge gash in my arm right where my elbow bends! Those leahses just arent safe!

[Jessika]

I hate retractable leashes for that reason! If you're going to be in public or walking on the sidewalk, your dog NEEDS to be close to you for that exact reason!!!

Too many times have customers come in to petco with their dogs on retractable leashes fully extended and while checking the customer out the dog wanders off and ends up knocking over all kinds of stuff and ARGH!! Eitehr train your dog to have MANNERS or get a 4ft leash!!!

[Kfamr]

I used a retractable leash for the most park when Amy, Audrey, & I went hiking and such with the dogs. However, Kiara is the ONLY dog i'd ever use one on and she uses it with a harness.

She has a strong enough recall if in the case it snapped, she'd come right back to me. I don't think i'd ever use one unless i'm walking in the woods somewhere away from people, and never would I use one on Simba & Nala. Their recalls aren't nearly as strong as Kiara's.


The leash isn't the problem, it's idiotic and irresponsible people.

[Lobodeb]

The leash isn't the problem, it's idiotic and irresponsible people.

My sentiments exactly! Both examples given by Jessica and Neo_lover are the result of poor training, not the leashes.

[Corinna]

They don't make one heavy enough for my crew which is ok. If I go to the lake I just use a horses lung line I can haul it in faster than the retractables. I always take them to where no one is. I am sure the ugly part of the chow wouldn't come out of Dugan but I also don't want to put him, me or any one else at risk. I also have them braced so Lady can be an anchor if I yell sit she does stops him cold.

[Glacier]

They don't make one heavy enough for my crew which is ok.

Actually they do,it just costs a small fortune and is a special order item! I have one for Kayleigh. Supposed to be good for dogs up to 200 pounds. I love that thing and it has made vast improvements to Kayleigh's life. Kay is highly dog aggressive. The retractable leash means I can walk her from the house and don't have to drive into the middle of nowhere which in turn equals more walks for Kayleigh. I can control her, keep her as close to me as needed and when no other dogs are in sight, she can roam a bit.

Retractable leashes are a great thing, when used correctly.

[lute]

i think that if retractible leads are used properly, they are ok. i walk my dogs on retractible leads everyday.